Number 50: Maggie Q

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Why you know her: She's appeared in everything from action blockbusters (Live Free or Die Hard) to art-house fare ( New York, I Love You)
Why we love her: She's passionate about PETA and was even responsible for making sure no real fur snuck onto the costumes for the Chinese film "Three Kingdoms." Plus, check out her vegetarian recruiting poster!